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Transport Shift Manager
Evri Group
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Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
Transport Shift Manager Location: Barnsley HubContract: PermanentSalary: £38,000 per annumShift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Transport Shift Manager to join our team at Barnsley Hub. Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the shift operation, managing Transport Supervisors and drivers to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective transport performance. You'll take ownership of shift performance, driving operational standards, service levels and compliance while developing your team and building a positive, high-performing culture. What You'll Be Doing You'll oversee the daily transport operation, ensuring effective vehicle despatch, driver debriefs and performance management. Working alongside the Transport Operations Manager, you'll support operational planning, including peak preparation, resource requirements and changing network demands. You'll monitor performance against key KPIs, analyse operational data, identify root causes and implement improvement plans. You'll also take responsibility for health and safety, compliance, audits and risk assessments, ensuring consistently high standards across the operation. A key part of the role will be leading, motivating and developing your team through regular one-to-ones, performance reviews and team meetings, while providing operational support to the Transport Operations Manager when required. What We're Looking For You'll have proven experience within a fast-paced Transport operation, with a strong track record of leading teams and delivering operational performance. You'll be confident using data to influence decisions, challenge performance and drive continuous improvement. You'll also need: National CPC qualification. Full, current driving licence. Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills. Good IT skills and experience using systems such as Isotrak, TMS and Tachomaster. A strong understanding of transport compliance, health and safety and operational procedures. The ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team. Why Join Evri? This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant transport operation, make a real impact on performance and play an important role in delivering an excellent service across the Evri network.